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Minor in Sociology

Note | It is strongly suggested that interested students declare a minor in Sociology before the completion of the third course in the discipline. To declare or to seek academic advising in the program, students should visit the department office at Wiekamp 2288.

All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise designated.

Minor Requirements (15 cr.)

Five courses, including at least one seminar at the 400-level, chosen from within the departmental listings, with the approval of the departmental chair, according to the following specifications:

SOC-S 161 Principles of Sociology

Select one of the following:

SOC-S 351 Social Statistics

SOC-S 353 Qualitative Research Methods

SOC-S 354 Quantitative Research Methods

Select one of the following:

SOC-S 348 Introduction to Sociological Theory

SOC-S 349 Topics in Contemporary Social Theory

Two additional sociology courses at the 200-level or above. One of these must be a 400-level seminar or SOC-S 494 Field Experience in Sociology.